After-School Programs in Ormond Beach

Give your child something to look forward to after school. At Academic Oasis, students can learn choreography, bring a scene to life, think a few moves ahead in chess, or turn a design on a screen into something they can hold.

Dance with Ms. Ysa Boothman

Enrolling now. Grades 3–8. Thursdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m., through April 29, 2027.

Students explore hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, and jazz while learning choreography and practicing how to move together. Ms. Ysa helps dancers build coordination, find the beat, and gain confidence expressing themselves through movement.

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Beyond the Scenes Acting & Theater with Ms. Ysa Boothman

Enrolling now. Grades 3–8. Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m., through April 27, 2027.

How can the same four lines become a comedy, a mystery, or a drama? Students work together to see how voice, movement, and character choices change a scene. They practice performing in front of others and discover what goes into bringing a story to life onstage and behind the scenes.

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Chess Kings with Coach Josh Morton

Fall registration closed. Grades K–8. The current session ends December 14, 2026.

New players learn how the pieces move and how to spot check and checkmate. More experienced players practice openings, pins, and forks, then put those ideas to work in games. Coach Josh helps students think ahead and practice good sportsmanship at every level.

3D Printing with Mr. Cohen

Fall registration closed. Grades 4–8. The current session ends December 17, 2026.

Students use Tinkercad to create 3D models and see how their designs become printed objects. Projects can include imaginative creatures, personalized keychains, and custom fidgets. Along the way, students learn to solve design problems and refine their ideas.